Title: Ratnapura Travel Guide: Best of Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ratnapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-Hotels.d690999131881881600.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ratnapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-Holiday-Rentals.d690999131881881600.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ratnapura Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ratnapura.d690999131881881600.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ratnapura Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura.d690999131881881600.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ratnapura Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Edelsteine schürfen in Sri Lanka - Crude gems in the basket in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999131881881600/333060e6-38f1-4ec7-9e2c-8bbe9d187378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Edelsteinminen in Ratnapura in Sri Lanka ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999131881881600/127d84ae-4699-4c74-b46e-5a16cd8ff5e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ratnapura Things to do - Top hotels in Ratnapura - Top Holiday Rentals in Ratnapura ![DIORA Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117650000/117649500/117649420/bd64b5bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DIORA Hotel Church Back Road Ratnapura SG Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ratnapura. Enjoy free parking, a conference centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ratnapura National Museum ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=117649420&PinnedHotelID=117649420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999131881881600) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=117649420&PinnedHotelID=117649420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999131881881600) ![Meridian Holiday Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113230000/113227500/113227470/4e9abbed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meridian Holiday Resort 42 Reservoir Road Ratnapura SG £22 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Ratnapura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ratnapura National Museum and Katugas Ella ... 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Reviewed on 20 Feb 2017 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=12616739&PinnedHotelID=12616739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999131881881600) [See all 110 properties in Ratnapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=690999131881881600) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Thilini Hotel Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29690000/29686100/29686063/5e50f03c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thilini Hotel Apartment Rest House Road Ratnapura SG Stay at this apartment in Ratnapura. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Ratnapura National Museum and Katugas ... 4/10 (1 review) Firstly, I booked this on Hotels.com and paid 'up front'. We arrived at the hotel and found out they do NOT work with Hotels/Expedia. They had no booking, not would honor what I had paid. They did have two rooms and we paid for them. Then we found out it was a 'love motel' and pay-by-the-hour for ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-Hotels-Thilini-Hotel-Apartment.h29686063.Hotel-Information) ![BLUE SAPPHIRE SUITE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119250000/119242400/119242315/021cd55a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BLUE SAPPHIRE SUITE Ratnapura SG Stay at this aparthotel in Ratnapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Ratnapura National Museum and Katugas Ella Falls are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-Hotels-BLUE-SAPPHIRE-SUITE.h119242315.Hotel-Information) ![ALEXANDRITE SUITE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119250000/119242300/119242300/e94ee893_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ALEXANDRITE SUITE Ratnapura SG Stay at this aparthotel in Ratnapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Ratnapura National Museum and Katugas Ella Falls are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-Hotels-ALEXANDRITE-SUITE.h119242300.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ratnapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=690999131881881600&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ratnapura hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999131881881600&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Ratnapura National Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ratnapura National Museum during your travels in Ratnapura. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ratnapura-National-Museum-Ratnapura.d553248621526915070.Attraction) #### Gnanasiha Tapowana Vihara Gnanasiha Tapowana Vihara is just one of the places to see in Ratnapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gnanasiha-Tapowana-Vihara-Ratnapura.d553248621526915069.Attraction) ### Things to do ![miners taking a break](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5143293/59a17e64-0b61-4297-ae0b-c9279ac31827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sri Lanka - Private Ratnapura Gem Tour with Gem and jewelry Expert £169 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sri-lanka-private-ratnapura-gem-tour-with-gem-and-jewelry-expert.a5143293.activity-details) [See all activities in Ratnapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ratnapura.d690999131881881600.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Ratnapura ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app